Endothelial Microparticles in Uremia: Biomarkers and Potential Therapeutic Targets
Endothelial microparticles (EMPs) are vesicles derived from cell membranes, which contain outsourced phosphatidylserine and express adhesion molecules, such as cadherin, intercellular cell adhesion molecule-1 (ICAM-1), E-selectin, and integrins. EMPs are expressed under physiological conditions and...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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MDPI AG
2019-05-01
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Series: | Toxins |
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Online Access: | https://www.mdpi.com/2072-6651/11/5/267 |